The purpose of these regulations is to regulate the use and location of portable storage units. These units are typically known by the names: PODS (Portable On-Demand Storage Units), SAM (Store and Move), SmartBox USA, and UNITS.
(a) Characteristics. For the purposes of this Section, the term "portable storage unit" shall mean any rentable or leasable enclosed unit of durable construction or material, generally starting at a minimum size of five (5) feet in width by seven (7) feet in height by eight (8) feet long, designed for temporary storage, which can be transported by truck, left on site or are filled and removed and stored at a central location.
(b) General Regulations. Portable storage units may be permitted as a temporary use in any zoning district as follows:
(1) Location and Timeframe.
A. Temporary Use for New Construction. If used for new construction, portable storage units are to be removed within three (3) calendar days after the unit is no longer necessary or construction is complete, whichever is sooner.
B. Residential Districts.
1. If used by an occupant of a property for moving or relocating, a portable storage unit shall only be located on a paved surface on the property (e.g. driveway).
2. The portable storage unit shall not be located on the property for a period of more than thirty (30) consecutive days during each calendar year.
C. Commercial and Industrial Districts.
1. Portable storage units are permitted in any commercial or industrial district for temporary or permanent on site storage if screened from public view and are not occupying required off-street parking spaces as reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.
2. When permitted, a portable storage unit shall only be located on a paved surface on the property for a period of time as determined by the Planning Director.
(2) Prohibitions.
A. No portable storage unit shall be used for human or animal occupation.
B. Portable storage units larger than eight (8) feet in width by eight (8) feet in height by sixteen (16) feet in length in residential districts shall be prohibited in the City unless expressly permitted by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
C. Only one portable storage unit shall be permitted on the property at any time.
D. No portable storage unit shall be located in or on a public right-of-way.
E. No electrical or plumbing service shall be connected to or provide in the portable storage unit.
F. No portable storage unit shall be placed in a manner blocking a sidewalk.
(3) Units must be secured. Portable storage units shall be fully secured at all times including the use of a locking device on the door to prohibit unauthorized entry into the unit.
(4) Public nuisance. The placement of any portable storage unit shall be located in such a manner on any property as not to create a public nuisance such as creating a motor vehicle visibility issue or storing hazardous materials.
(Ord. 109-14. Passed 6-23-14.)